"Holly" Tianqi Song

I am “Holly” Tianqi Song (she/her), a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), advised by Prof. Yi-Chieh (EJ) Lee . I work in human–computer interaction (HCI), with a particular focus on how humans and AI systems co-exist, interact, and mutually influence one another in increasingly social and intelligent environments. More >

Prior to my PhD, I earned my master's degree from NUS and my bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Technology from Zhejiang University, along with an Honors Program in Humanities and Social Sciences at the Chu Kochen Honors College .

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Research Highlights

Social Influence
Social Influence of Multi-Agents

Investigating how groups of AI agents exert social influence, shape opinions, and form collective dynamics in human–AI interactions.

Multi-Agent AI Social Influence Group Dynamics
Aging Accessibility
AI for Aging

AI and technology can empower older adults, reduce ageism, and bridge generational gaps through inclusive design.

Older Adults AI Literacy Inclusive Design

Selected Publications

Keywords: All | Multi-Agent Social Influence | Accessibility & Aging | Mental Health & Stigma | Data Visualization
[To appear in CHI 2026 - Full Paper]
AI-exhibited Personality Traits Can Shape Human Self-concept through Conversations

, Tianqi Song, Nattapat Boonprakong, , Yitian Yang,

[To appear in CHI 2026 - Full Paper]
Understanding Older Adults' Experiences of Support, Concerns, and Risks from Kinship-Role AI-Generated Influencers

Tianqi Song, , , , , Yijia Xu,

[CSCW 2025 - Full Paper]
Multi-Agents are Social Groups: Investigating Social Influence of Multiple Agents in Human-Agent Interactions

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CSCW 2025 Methods Recognition ICA 2025 Top Paper Award

[CSCW 2025 - Full Paper]
From Interaction to Attitude: Exploring the Impact of Human-AI Cooperation on Mental Illness Stigma

Tianqi Song, , Tianwen Zhu, ,

[IJHCS 2025 - Full Paper]
Confronting Verbalized Uncertainty: Understanding How LLM's Verbalized Uncertainty Influences Users in AI-Assisted Decision-Making

, Tianqi Song,

Human-AI Collaboration & Multi-Agent Systems

My research explores how multiple AI agents interact with humans and influence decision-making, behavior, and social dynamics. This work contributes to understanding effective human-AI collaboration and designing AI systems that promote positive outcomes.
[CHI 2025 - Extended Abstract]
Greater than the Sum of its Parts: Exploring Social Influence of Multi-Agents

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[CSCW 2025 - Companion]
Multi-Agent Systems Shape Social Norms for Prosocial Behavior Change

, Tianqi Song, , ,

[ICLR 2025 Workshop - Human-AI Coevolution]
The More, The Stronger? Investigating How Multi-Agent AI Shapes Human Opinions

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Spotlight Talk

Accessibility, Aging & Intergenerational Technology

Technology can improve quality of life for older adults and bridge generational gaps. My work explores how VR and AI can reduce ageism and empower individuals with diverse literacy levels.
[CHI 2025 - Extended Abstract]
AI Literacy Education for Older Adults: Motivations, Challenges and Preferences

, Tianqi Song, , ,

[CHI 2024 - Extended Abstract]
Mitigating Ageism through Virtual Reality: Intergenerational Collaborative Escape Room Design

, Shuyu Yin, Tianqi Song, ,

Data Visualization & Systems

Earlier work on data visualization, security systems, and knowledge networks from collaborations at Zhejiang University and Microsoft Research Asia.
[IEEE TVCG 2023 - Full Paper]
Causality-Based Visual Analysis of Questionnaire Responses

Renzhong Li, Weiwei Cui, Tianqi Song, Xiao Xie, Rui Ding, Yun Wang, Haidong Zhang, Hong Zhou, Yingcai Wu

[Journal of Intelligence 2022 - Full Paper]
WikiLink: An Encyclopedia-Based Semantic Network for Design Creativity

, Qianzhi Jing, Tianqi Song, Lingyun Sun, Peter Childs, Liuqing Chen

Latest News

  • 2025 Dec - Our paper received Best Paper Award from AAAI WAIC!
  • 2025 Oct - I attended CSCW 🇳🇴 and presented our two papers on social stigma and multi-agent.
  • 2025 Oct - Our paper received Methods Recognition from CSCW.
  • 2025 Aug - Our research on multi-agent was recently featured by NUS School of Computing.
  • 2025 Jun - I served as Publicity Chair for ICHEC 2025!
  • 2025 Jun - I passed QE and became a PhD candidate.
  • 2025 May - I attended ICLR 🇸🇬 & CHI 🇯🇵 and presented our work on multi-agent & social influence.
  • 2025 Feb - Our paper received Top Paper Award in the 75th ICA Conference (HMC division)!
  • 2024 Oct - My first HCI paper has been accepted to CSCW 2025! Many thanks to my amazing collaborators for making this possible.
  • 2024 Jun - I attended SICSS-Singapore and presented our work on multi-agent & social influence.
  • 2024 Jan - I started PhD at NUS
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Academic Services

Organisers

Program Committees

  • ACM IUI | 2026

Reviewers

  • ACM CHI | 2025, 2026
  • ACM CSCW | 2024, 2025
  • IJHCI | 2025
  • ACM AHs | 2025
  • JMIR AI | 2025

Teaching & Volunteers

Teaching Assistants

  • IT5001 | 2025 Fall, 2024 Fall, 2024 Spring, 2023 Fall
  • CS3249 | 2025 Fall

Volunteers


Awards & Honors

  • 2026 Best Paper Award, AAAI WMAC
  • 2025 Honour List for Teaching Excellence, NUS SoC
  • 2025 CSCW Methods Recognition
  • 2025 Research Achievement Award, NUS SoC
  • 2025 ICA Top Paper Award (HMC Division)
  • 2025 Teaching Fellowship, NUS SoC
  • 2024 Dean's List, NUS SoC
  • 2022 Huawei Elite Student Scholarship
  • 2021 Zhejiang University First-Class Scholarship

Media Coverage


About Me

Beyond research, I'm a seeker of human well-being and a big fan of Taylor Swift 💜. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, drawing/reading comics or eating McDonald's fries with mixed ketchup and chili sauces. Hope to share McDonald's together with you! 🍟